Huh, interesting. I've not seen - or at least paid attention - to these. Here's the first I found that has a metal base and an insert. RE: it being silverplated, do you mean the whole thing? Or just parts? I can see maybe the 'pewter/brittania' gray parts, there is some shine to the outermost edge. But there's no evidence of any residue anywhere on the body like it wore off. What I'm trying to say is the metal is quite clean as-is. (Tho something did throw me a bit. The base looks brass, but if you look at the underside of the base, it's got patina like copper and under the patina is both gold and hints of copper. Thought that was odd.) Unless somebody did something to strip the plate off intentionally?

Wow! OA guessed it right off! I thought it might be disguised better than that! DD, lots of times you end up with left over glasses after others have broken, so this would be a cute way to make use of them. This was just a clear wine glass--Jaybird is right, it's the more sturdy bigger around type. I bought this one from the TS for 99 cents. I painted a coat of Folkart glass and tile medium on it which made it look sort of like frosted glass--then I added two coats of white acrylic paint to make it into the bunny. It's not for drinking out of since your lips would touch the paint on the outside. I'm thinking about making a couple more to give to my neighbor/friend gals as a little Easter gift. Jeanne, you are right, would be cute for a party decoration/favor. Punk, don't you just love the wired ribbons? So much easier to arrange nicely. ;o) Like I said, not my original idea--I seldom have those! But I remembered seeing it and decided to try to make my own. Glad you enjoyed seeing it. Luvs

Cute little tootsies! I'd recognize that view any where. Harry sleeps with his feet facing us. Love Harry; love his feets! LOL Dogs sweat through their feet; thus the salty/Frito smell.

You're correct, it is a nutcracker and perhaps the best nutcracker ever.... This nutcracker will crack the toughest nuts, such as Black Walnuts, Butternuts, Hickory nuts and Brazil nuts with one simple tap on the handle.